Chinese digital technology giant Huawei has announced that the adoption of 5.5G wireless broadband technology is inevitable. The company believes that combining generative artificial intelligence (AI) with 5.5G will unlock new creative and economic potential in Thailand and the Asia-Pacific region.
Huawei's Commitment to Thailand's Digital Transformation
Abel Deng, President of Huawei Asia Pacific Carrier Sales Business Unit, emphasized Huawei's commitment to accelerating Thailand's digital transformation through 5.5G. The aim is to help Thailand become a regional digital economy hub. Earlier this year, the global standardization of 5.5G was completed, marking a major milestone for the technology.
“5.5G is not just about connectivity; it is about creating a smarter, more efficient world where industries can innovate without borders,” Deng said.
Key Advantages of 5.5G
Compared to 5G, 5.5G offers a tenfold improvement in bandwidth speed, connection density, positioning accuracy, and energy efficiency. This translates to 10 gigabits per second (Gbps) download speed, 1 Gbps upload speed, hundreds of billions of connections, and built-in intelligence. These advances will unlock even greater digital benefits by supporting new applications such as augmented reality, low-altitude economy, and smart connectivity.
Mr. Deng emphasized these points at the Asia-Pacific ICT Summit Thailand 2024, a two-day event hosted by the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, Huawei and industry partners at GSMA, a non-profit mobile network trade group.
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Currently, more than 30 types of terminals support 5.5G technology, and 60 operators have launched 5.5G commercially. Countries from China to the United Arab Emirates and from Hong Kong to Oman have deployed 5.5G on a large scale.
Artificial Intelligence and 5.5G: A Powerful Combination
According to IT research firm IDC, AI smartphone shipments are expected to reach 170 million units by 2024. This accounts for 15% of the global market. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to lead this growth, potentially accounting for 40-50% of these shipments. 5.5G is required to deliver the expected massive amount of content. Combined with AI, 5.5G could unlock significant economic potential in the region.
“For Thailand, 5G adoption is rapidly growing, leading the region’s digital transformation and driving significant progress in the industry. With the advent of 5.5G, Thailand is moving towards an even more transformative phase,” Mr. Deng said.
Economic Impact of 5G and 5.5G
Mr. Deng highlighted the critical role that 5G plays in the digital economic development of all countries. Studies in the Asia-Pacific region show that every 10% increase in 5G penetration can achieve 1-1.8% GDP growth.
Solution
Huawei’s introduction of 5.5G wireless broadband technology underscores its commitment to advancing digital transformation in the Asia-Pacific region. With significant improvements over 5G, 5.5G offers faster speeds, higher connection density, and improved energy efficiency. Combined with AI, this technology has the potential to unlock new economic and creative opportunities, particularly in Thailand. It has the potential to become a regional digital economy hub. The global adoption and deployment of 5.5G signals a major shift toward smarter, more efficient connectivity and innovation.